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Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 5: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions
- Currently Closed
Open Date:
Estimated Open Date: March 7, 2023
Close Date:
6/5/2023
Upcoming Milestones:
Eligible Recipients:
- Educational Institution
- Local Government
- Native/Tribal Entity
- Non-profit
- Private Sector
- State Government
Program Purpose:
- Economic Development
- Education and Workforce Development
Reserved for Energy
Communities?
No
Bureau/Office
Employment and Training Administration
Funded by:
U.S. Department of Labor
Overview
The WORC Initiative provides grant funds to enable impacted communities to develop local and regional workforce development solutions aligned with existing economic development strategies and community partnerships to promote new, sustainable job opportunities and long-term economic vitality. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Forecast may be emailed to DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov however, please note there is limited information available, as this FOA is currently under development. Prospective applicants and interested parties may use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this FOA.
Related Resources
Additional information is available on the Resources page.Funding Details
Funding Source:
Funding Type:
Total Amount Available:
$44,200,000
Limit per Applicant:
$1,500,000
Estimated Awards:
35
Applicant Guidance
Contact Information
Sabrina Simms